--- Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I'd say I have about $800 into mine this year but that includes purchasing
> it, hauling it from Indiana to the east side of MI, hauling it from the east
> side of michigan to the west side, installing the engine (original), and a
> few part here and there. I certainly hope it doesn't cost that much on a
> regular basis.

Vanagons are relatively durable in my opinion. But most of your local garages
probably do not know about them very well. They may waste your money in repairing
them for you. Experienced Vanagon mechanics on the other hand will not be cheap.
Had I needed others to service my Vanagon it probably would have cost far more than
$800, including the initial purchase cost, per year over 20 years.

David

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